03-06-2025
RML marks ‘World Clubfoot Day' with awareness drive
Lucknow: An awareness programme was organised by the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation (PMR) at Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) to mark 'World Clubfoot Day' on Tuesday.
The public was educated about clubfoot, a congenital deformity that can be completely cured if it is diagnosed and treated in time.
The importance of early detection and timely intervention was emphasised, and it was highlighted that with appropriate treatment, a normal and active life can be led by children born with this condition.
The event featured interactive sessions informative talks, and live demonstrations of treatment techniques.
Over 100 children were screened during the camp and personalised consultations were provided to families. Experts reiterated that with timely medical intervention, clubfoot can be fully corrected, preventing long-term disability. Director of RMLIMS Prof CM Singh highlighted the institute's commitment to paediatric care and the eradication of preventable physical disabilities. Head of the PMR department, Prof VS Gogia stressed the significance of early diagnosis — since clubfoot can be detected at birth — and said that along with non-surgical and rehabilitative options, surgical correction is now also being provided within the department, making it a one-stop solution for comprehensive care.
Associate Prof Yashveer Singh warned that delayed treatment could lead to preventable lifelong disability. tnn
Prof Dipti Agarwal (Paediatrics head) and Prof Pooja Gupta (Obstetrics & gynaecology acting head) stressed the importance of early intervention for successful treatment outcomes.
